i have a lot on my mind these days. the creative juices are flowing with great dreams and plans. and i have a lot on my plate... many things to accomplish and daily chores for family and business. all of this keeps me awake at night. ideas are there waiting to begin. everything from home decorating to party planning to photography. and my blog. man i so need to redesign this thing. it's driving me crazy. but it is such a task. arghhhhh. i so wish i knew some html. so as i was saying... i send myself emails which are really reminders.
the other night i couldn't sleep so i sent myself an email that consisted of things on my mind. here she goes.
1. project life. i tried this last year and failed miserably. i'm trying again this year. i love this idea and i'm hoping that i can incorporate this project into my week. once a week is my goal. i can do this. i want to look back at the end of the year and see and read about our year.
2. photo a day challenge with fatmumslim. i lOVE this photo challenge. i aim to take one photo a day and if i miss a day or two well heck it's okay. so far, i'm doing about 70/30 with 70% in my favor. i am catching up though. going back and capturing the days i missed. i love the lists. they are refreshing and simple. follow along! so much fun. i use instagram. you can follow me on the web here or on instagram @candicemclean.
3. tattoo. i so want a new tattoo. i've been contemplating it for over a year. i was thinking about it in okinawa and i'm still thinking about it. i'm so bummed i didn't get one while in oki. how cool would it be to tell my grand kids one day... yep, got that one in oki. ah. live in the moment right. lesson learned.
<sidenote> carys is playing on my iphone and reads my email to myself and sees that mom is thinking of a new tattoo. she looks up at me and scolds me with her big blue eyes squinting... NO MOM! NO TATTOO. i asked her why and she replied... you already have one. that's enough. i laugh.
4. barn doors. i am obessessed with finding the right barn door for my home. i want a big yummy barn door (yummy = textured/distressed/old/paintchipped - possibly turquoise) to cover my home office. something really distressed with a story. the hunt is on.
5. turquoise/charcoal/ochre/paprika. my color combo obesession right now. contemplating what walls to paint first and their color choice.
6. vintage cameras. my aunt gave me three great vintage cameras when i was staying with my mom. thank you aunt shirley! xoxoxo. in addition, i have one from my MIL and one from chip. my collection is growing. i'm in love with them and they are displayed in my home studio. i secretly stalk them on etsy.
7. vintage wallpaper. finding large pieces is hard. but i love a challenge. thinking of wallpapering our powder room. again vintage.
8. shoe organizers. yes. i'm laying in bed and these random things pop into my mind. my shoe collection is huge and i need organization. i ponder. hmmm.
<sidenote> my name is candice mclean and i am a shoe whore. yes, i agree. it is a seductive obesession. i love shoes. and no matter how thin or wide my butt grows i can always find a new shoe to fit. there kelly michelson i fessed up too. LOL. who else would like to "come clean" and join our club?
9. tate's project. we have to finish this fictional character life size doll. it's driving me crazy. i want it off the to do list.
there you have it. the madness that runs through my mind while i try to fall asleep. btw... i keep my iphone and a notebook on my nightstand. i often in the middle of the night wake up and when i can't fall back asleep i either email myself a to do list or jot down dreams and ideas into my notebook. how about you?
Comments